Activity Assistant - Part Time (Health Center)

Under general supervision, the Activity Assistant’s primary objective is to lead planned activity programs and assist in achieving resident engagement that fulfills wellness dimensions of sensory, social, emotional, physical enrichment and spiritual sustenance. Duties and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the manager and/or designee. Develops awareness of residents’ interests and needs in order to promote positive dining experiences, and recreational activities that encourage intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual sustenance. This is a Part-time position that needs to be available Saturday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Pay Range: $18.95 - $22.00/hr  Work Duties:  engagement through appropriate entertainment; Provides assistance to residents during meal time and ensures each resident has the food items they wish and beverages with refills, while also encouraging resident independence as much as possible; Observes resident interaction and behaviors during meal time and reports any significant finding to the charge nurse and/or DON; Proactive in identifying areas of improvement related to customer service or overall dining experience (reports to DON); Distributes snacks and nourishments to residents per RD direction; Maintains an accurate pantry list and communicates inventory with the Dining Liaison for stocking; Assists residents to and from the dining/activity room (using safe transfer techniques and appropriate assistive devices); Orchestrates and leads therapeutic activities of interest with enthusiasm and compassion; Makes room visits for residents in order to develop genuine relationships and identify resident preferences; Interacts with residents and their families to give direction and inspire excitement for each activity program; Motivates residents to participate in daily planned activities; Oversees the transformation of the common area into the appropriate meal or activity ambiance; Utilizes available resources to introduce creative programs that stimulate sensory and cognitive processes, in addition to the principles of Masterpiece Living; Charts bedside visits and general attendance of activity programs; Coordinates and implements in-room programs for bedfast residents and those not desiring to participate in group programming; Will contribute to creating a home environment in each neighborhood; Integrates the company Advantage principles and commitments into their daily routines; Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including (paper and electronic) flow sheets, memos, correspondence, and other reports and records; Assists in organizing resident group trips and outings; Maintain accurate records of resident interactions and participation; Establish one on one relationships with residents, maintain daily one on one visitation schedule.  Accurately reports unusual symptoms and problems of residents to supervisor; Assists with emergencies and safety instruction for residents such as fire drills, etc.; Answers the telephone and assists visitors as needed; Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the safety program; Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, family members, guests and team members; is clear I communication and handles conflicts appropriately; Attends and actively participates in in-service training and meetings as scheduled; incorporates training received into daily work; Participates in move-in and move-out procedures; Assists Licensed Nurses and other IDT members as needed; Maintains daily records consistent with regulations; Promotes and protects the rights of each resident; Performs other related essential as required. Qualifications:• High school Level diploma, GED or equivalent knowledge or experience is preferred.• One year of experience in recreational activities preferred. Vocational/technical training that includes care of elderly with dementia desired; equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities• CPR certification required   What’s in it for you? As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU. At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay. Full-Time Team Members: 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service) 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date $25+tax per line Cell Phone Plan Tuition Reimbursement 5 star employer-paid employee assistance program Find additional benefits here: Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members: Medical benefits starts the 1st of the month following your start date Matching 401(k) $25+tax per line Cell Phone Plan   Come see what HumanGood has to offer!  Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2025-10-01